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dunkel — meaning in English

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English meaning

abstruse adj Hard to understand, especially because it deals with complicated ideas.
ambiguous adj Open to more than one interpretation; unclear in meaning.
stygian adj Relating to the underworld; hellish.

Senses

dunkel is used for these senses in English:

abstruse Difficult to comprehend or understand; obscure. [from mid 16th c.]
stygian Dark and gloomy.

abstruse — full definition

adj Hard to understand, especially because it deals with complicated ideas.
adj (dated) Kept hidden or secret.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Swedish words

svårfattlig abstrus svävande vag tvetydig dubbeltydig osäker stygisk dyster